mcp-builder
mcp-builder is a comprehensive guide for creating MCP servers using the mcp-use framework. It covers scaffolding new projects, implementing core features like tools and resources, adding authentication, and building interactive widgets. The skill provides navigation to detailed reference files on architecture, deployment, and common patterns to follow throughout development.
mcp-builder helps you scaffold and build production-ready MCP servers with tools, resources, prompts, and widgets.
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Install
mcp-use/mcp-use/mcp-builder · repository language: TypeScript
git clone https://github.com/mcp-use/mcp-use
cp -r mcp-use/skills/mcp-builder ~/.claude/skills/mcp-buildernpx skillfed install mcp-use/mcp-use/mcp-builderFrequently asked questions
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How to build an MCP server?
mcp-builder provides a complete guide to creating MCP servers using the mcp-use framework. Start by scaffolding a new project, then implement core features like tools, resources, and prompts. The skill covers project structure, component definitions, and best practices throughout the development workflow to help you build production-ready servers.
What does mcp-builder help you create?
mcp-builder helps you create tools, resources, prompts, and widgets for MCP servers. It guides you through defining tool schemas, building resource templates, crafting prompt definitions, and developing interactive widgets with proper state management. The skill also covers UI guidelines and common patterns to follow for each component type.
How do you set up authentication in an MCP server?
mcp-builder includes guidance on adding OAuth authentication to your MCP server. The skill provides security patterns and middleware approaches for implementing authentication, along with best practices to protect your server and manage user credentials securely during development and deployment.
What are mcp-builder's deployment recommendations?
mcp-builder offers a deployment guide for moving your MCP server to production. It covers architecture considerations, error handling strategies, and security patterns needed for reliable deployments. The skill helps you navigate common mistakes and prepare your server for real-world use.
How can you debug MCP server issues with mcp-builder?
mcp-builder provides resources for debugging and testing your MCP server, including terminal-based testing approaches and error handling patterns. The skill helps you review code quality, understand middleware composition, and identify common mistakes to avoid during development and troubleshooting.
Is mcp-builder open source?
Yes, mcp-builder is released under the MIT license, making it freely available for use, modification, and distribution. The MIT license allows you to use the skill's guidance and reference materials in both personal and commercial projects.
SKILL.md
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IMPORTANT: How to Use This Skill
This file provides a NAVIGATION GUIDE ONLY. Before implementing any MCP server features, you MUST:
- Read this overview to understand which reference files are relevant
- ALWAYS read the specific reference file(s) for the features you're implementing
- Apply the detailed patterns from those files to your implementation
Do NOT rely solely on the quick reference examples in this file - they are
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skills/mcp-builder/LICENSE.txt
skills/mcp-builder/SKILL.md
skills/mcp-builder/evals/README.md
skills/mcp-builder/evals/architecture.json
skills/mcp-builder/evals/implementation.json
skills/mcp-builder/evals/skill.json
skills/mcp-builder/evals/widgets.json
skills/mcp-builder/references/authentication/auth0.md
skills/mcp-builder/references/authentication/better-auth.md
skills/mcp-builder/references/authentication/clerk.md
skills/mcp-builder/references/authentication/custom.md
skills/mcp-builder/references/authentication/keycloak.md
skills/mcp-builder/references/authentication/overview.md
skills/mcp-builder/references/authentication/supabase.md
skills/mcp-builder/references/authentication/workos.md